Business Advice

How business owners can leverage protective 'force majeure' clauses in trade or project contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of the earliest economic stability measures passed by the federal government to battle COVID-19 involved a new form of safe harbour.

The Federal Court has ruled collapsed fashion retailer Colette by Colette Hayman will not need to pay $648,923 owing in rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fair Work Commission has introduced a range of temporary variations to modern awards to create more flexibility for Australian employers and employees.

Given they’ve closed through no fault of their own, do the businesses temporarily shut down due to the COVID-19 lockdown have to pay rent?

What are an employer’s legal obligations to their employees? Can I stand down staff without pay? Make them use up leave? Cut their pay?

Google reviews are becoming a hugely persuasive factor when it comes to whether or not someone will use a business or buy a product.

What should Australian businesses do if they can’t meet their obligations under a commercial contract because of the coronavirus?

Australia's privacy watchdog has launched court proceedings against Facebook, and consumers should hope this is only the first of many more actions by the privacy regulator.

From 1 April 2020, Australian company directors will be personally liable for their company’s unpaid GST. Here's what you need to do to minimise your risk.

Startups and scale-ups looking to raise capital must be conscious of their disclosure obligations. Here's everything you need to know.

The success or otherwise of an unfair dismissal application largely depends on whether the employee is entitled to protection under the Fair Work Act.